University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Potential Use of Rabbit Urine as a Bio Fertilizer Foliar Feed in Crop Production
(AER Journal, 2020)The study was conducted at CITC Kapsabet College in Nandi Central District-Nandi County, Kenya. The objective was to determine the potential use of rabbit urine as a foliar feed fertilizer in crops. Rabbit urine was ... -
Effect of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi on the growth, nutrient uptake, root infectivity and soil colonisation of rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri) seedlings
(2021)The effect of Arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) fungi on growth, nutrient uptake and root infectivity was determined in Rough Lemon (Citrus jambhiri) seedlings raised under four phosphorus regimes in sand culture and also ... -
Application of Gamma Induced Mutation in Breeding Potato for Bacterial Wilt Disease Resistance
(International Journal of Pathogen Research, 2020)Aims: Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production in Kenya has not been achieved in its full potential due to susceptibility of potato varieties to pest and diseases among others. Bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia ... -
Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of Extruded Cereal Flours Fortified with Grain Amaranth, Baobab and Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato Powder
(Journal of Food Research, 2020)A majority of households in Sub-Saharan Africa utilize cereal-based flours in the preparation of most of their staples. However, the micronutrient contents of these cereal-based flours are low with higher levels ... -
IDENTIFICATION, PREFERENCE AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF ACACIA SPECIES AS BROWSE FEED FOR GOATS IN ASAL REGION, BARINGO COUNTY - KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022)The pastoralist communities in the ASAL regions of Sub-Saharan Africa face significant constraints arising from insufficient nutritious livestock feeds, which in turn limits livestock productivity. Nonetheless, grass, shrub ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Elevated Blood Pressure and Elevated Blood Glucose among Residents of Kajiado County, Kenya: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020)Kenya is experiencing a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), yet data to inform effective interventions are limited. We investigated the prevalence of elevated blood pressure, elevated blood glucose and ... -
Effect of Capacity Building on Performance of National Police Service at Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2019)The purpose of this study therefore is to establish effects of implementation of strategic reforms on performance of national police service at Uasin Gishu County. The objectives of was to establish the effect of capacity ... -
Living with Climate Change in ASALs: Integrating Scientific Forecasts with Indigenous Knowledge
(Researchgate, 2021)Climate change has either increased precipitation or induced droughts that recur with shorter interval periods in some regions. Drought events in arid and semiarid lands (ASALs) present threats to both livestock and crops ... -
IMPLEMENTATION OF WHOLE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SKILLS IN KENYA’S TVET INSTITUTIONS
(THE KENYA JOURNAL OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING, 2021)This article examined the extent to which Technical and Vocational and Education and Training (TVET) curriculum in Kenya integrate Whole Youth Development (WYD) skills in their training. The study analysed how ... -
Manifestations of boys’ under participation in education in Kenya: the case of Busia and Kirinyaga counties
(Routledge, 2021)There has been a growing concern in Kenya that boys have gradually been left out of the gender equation with little research capturing their schooling experiences. When examined, boys’ underachievement is treated with ... -
Trainees’ Perception on the CBET Curriculum in Kenya: The Case of TVET Institutions in Coast Region
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)A considerable number of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainees released for the market are characterized by incompetence as they cannot exhibit behavior commensurate with the aspects of learning ... -
Why the Kenya-Tanzania Border Row Undermines Prospective African Free Trade
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Design and Testing of a Demand Response Q- Learning Algorithm for a Smart Home Energy Management System
(IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 2021)Growth in energy demand stimulates a need to meet this demand which is achieved either through wired solutions like investment in new or expansion of existing generation, transmission and distribution systems or non-wired ... -
Effect of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Land Degradation in Upper Turkwel Watershed
(AER Journal, 2020)Land use and Land Cover changes continue in Turkwel watershed owing to climate changes and anthropogenic activities and has led to land degradation. Due to the increasing population in watersheds and growing unplanned ... -
Evaluation of Growth and Feeding Characteristics of Indigenous Chicken Ecotypes of Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)The domestic Indigenous chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus L.) is one of the animal genetic resources that is known to be widespread in Africa. Irrespective of its importance, about 38% poultry population in the world is ... -
DENTAL FLUOROSIS IN RUMINANTS AND FLUORIDE CONCENTRATIONS IN ANIMAL FEEDS, FAECES, AND CATTLE MILK IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(Research Gate, 2021)Nakuru County in Kenya is a known fluoride endemic area. The region is neighboured by fluoridated water bodies such as Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita, and other underground water sources. Unfortunately, these ... -
Mathematical modeling of flow of fertilizer-water mixture through soil and its effect on concentration and plant growth
(International Journal of Statistics and Applied Mathematics, 2021)In this research we aim to demonstrate and explore how mathematical modeling can be used to aid people gain knowledge and understanding of plants and, in particular, interactions between plants, fertilizers, soil, and ... -
In Vitro Bioaccessibility of the Vitamin B Series from Thermally Processed Leafy African Indigenous Vegetables
(Journal of Food Quality, 2021)+ermal processing of leafy African indigenous vegetables (LAIVs), which are rich in nutrients, especially vitamin B series affects the levels and bioaccessibility of the vitamins. +is study investigated the bioaccessibility ... -
Effect of Scientific Competencies in Chemistry Practical on Performance in Chemistry Subject
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)Practical work plays a key role in the instruction of science and chemistry in particular. This study was done to evaluate the effect of learner competencies in Chemistry practical on performance in chemistry examination ... -
Ab initio insights into Graphene-Zirconium disulfide/diselenide heterostructure as electrode material for alkali-ion batteries
(Surfaces and interfaces, 2021)In the search for an energy storage medium with higher electronic conductivity, rate performance and moderate volume expansion, van der Waals heterostructures are a promising alternative. Herein, the potential of graphene ...
